A History of Innovation

Wornick has been moving food forward since 1979.

Timeline of achievements

1979 – Present:  Program Leadership of the world’s most effective combat ration – MRE
1998:  Introduced “sleeved tray” package format; now the shelf stable meal category standard.
1999:  Developed proprietary portion controlled blending technology for kid’s meal program. 
2001:  Pioneered the first flexibly packaged shelf stable group feeding ration – 5lb polymeric tray.
2002:  Introduced first 2-compartment semi rigid retort tray line with 6-stage in-line filling.
2003:  Established industry technical standards with non-foil retortable pouches.
2006:  Commercialized nationally launched  Mexican-style meals program in 16 weeks.
2009  Current:  Only MRE manufacturer with zero findings in all government QA audits.
2010:  SQF Certification